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DY56 LFD

2006 Nissan Micra

Black Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,623 mi
Last recorded184,623 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 LFD
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2023 184,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps holder detached from bumper (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark and chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear, 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 173,468 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))

rear number plate fitting detached but bulb still works

Fail 21 Jan 2022 173,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush starting to detach (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))

rear number plate fitting detached but bulb still works

Pass 9 Feb 2021 168,175 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 159,187 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2019 132,514 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 132,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 127,556 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 119,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 111,209 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 111,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 101,758 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,242 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 94,242 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 78,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front brake gripping slightly

o/s rear tyre getting quite worn

Fail 8 Sep 2012 78,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s front brake gripping slightly

o/s rear tyre getting quite worn

Pass 19 Aug 2011 61,401 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 49,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 11,996 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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DY56 LFD is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Black with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,273 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DY56 LFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DY56 LFD is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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